National Police Chief Awarded Three Main Stars

JAKARTA - TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto awarded National Police Chief General Idham Azis three main stars, namely Kartika Eka Paksi Utama, Jalasena Utama and Swa Bhuana Utama. The main star award was given because the Chief of Police had contributed to the TNI.

The Head of Public Relations Division of the National Police, Inspector General Argo Yuwono, said that the awarding of the main star was based on Presidential Decree (Kepres) No. Titles, Merits, and Signs of Honor.

"The awarding of three main stars is because the National Police Chief, General Idham Azis, is considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement and development of the Army, Navy and Air Force," said Inspector General Argo in a written statement received by VOI, Tuesday, July 28 evening.

The main star award which was held at TNI Headquarters, Cilangkap, East Jakarta, continued Argo, is a form of appreciation for the cooperation and coordination of the TNI-Polri in carrying out their duties as an institution to guard security and order.

The Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Utama Award is an award given by the Indonesian Army. Literally, this award means a mighty bird without equal upholding ideals.

Meanwhile, Bintang Jalasena Utama and Bintang Swa Bhuana Paksa Utama are award medals awarded only to individuals with special abilities and achievements and thanks to their contributions, efforts, dedication and achievements beyond the call of duty.